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Darlene J. Guertin, age 84, formerly of Forest Lake, Minnesota, died peacefully on Wednesday, June 23, 2021. Darlene was preceded in death by her husband, Rollin “Rollie”.  She is survived by her daughter, Joy (Brian) Behnke; grandchildren, Mike LaValla, Jennifer LaValla; brother, Dave Kammerer; other family and friends.  A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 21, 2021 at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake, Minnesota. ...

Mary Ann (Tahnk) Broos, passed away with her daughters by her side on June 20, 2020 at age 78. We are finally able to lay our beloved mother to rest & give her the proper interment she so deserves.  Mary Ann was born November 15, 1941, in St Paul, MN to Charles & Clara (Duerr) Tahnk. She graduated from St Agnes High School in 1959. She worked in the insurance field for almost 40 years at St Paul Fire & Marine and Western National. A career change found her...

As a result of current restrictions on gatherings, we are providing HeartStrings, our online sympathy message where you can upload a photo and write a note or share a memory that will be printed and given to the family. Please click here to send your support. Betty Lou Legatt, 86, passed away on October 26, 2020 at the Meadows on Fairview in Wyoming, Minnesota.  She was preceded in death by eight siblings; Bernice, Walter, Jack, Marie, Jeanette, Irma, Richard, and Bernard. ...

As a result of current restrictions on gatherings, we are providing HeartStrings, our online sympathy message where you can upload a photo and write a note or share a memory that will be printed and given to the family. Please click here to send your support. Helen Louise Pape (she would say “like paper without the “r”) age 81, of North Branch, MN, passed away on December 6, 2020 of complications due to COVID-19. Helen was born in Chicago, Illinois, on July 31, 1939....

    Dar Fraley, age 75, of Forest Lake, Minnesota died peacefully on Saturday, July 24, 2021.  A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Sunday, August 1, 2021 at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake.  The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.  Friends are invited to join the family immediately following the service at Eko Bakken, 22570 Manning Trail North, Scandia for a luncheon and a time of...

    As a result of current restrictions on gatherings, we are providing HeartStrings, our online sympathy message where you can upload a photo and write a note or share a memory that will be printed and given to the family. Please click here to send your support.  Ruth I. (nee Spaude) Mikres, age 89, formerly of Vadnais Heights, Minnesota, passed away unexpectedly on September 9, 2020.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Laura (Gaddes) Spaude;...

We are providing HeartStrings, our online sympathy message where you can upload a photo and write a note or share a memory that will be printed and given to the family. Please click here to send your support. Edward Hein, age 74, of Chisago City, passed away on June 17, 2021.  He was born to Edward and Lorraine on October 2, 1946, in Saint Paul, Minnesota.  At the age of 17, Edward enlisted in the United States Army and honorably served his country from 1964 to 1968.  He...

Delores P. Hanson, age 82, of Wyoming, died peacefully, Monday, December 21, 2020 at her home while surrounded by her family.  Delores was an active member of the Wyoming Lions Club for many years.  She is preceded in death by her parents, John and Sadie (Nelson) Oberg; husbands, Rawland Lukkonen and Wallace Hanson; brother, Donald Oberg; brother-in-law, Glen Hanson.  She will be deeply missed by her children, Gordon (Sara) Lukkonen, Jerry (Deb) Lukkonen, Sandra Richardson,...

Russell Logan Eastburn, age 64, died peacefully on July 17, 2021 at home. Russ touched many lives through his sports photography, music, interaction with AA and his love for being with people. Russ was a proud member of the US Navy. He is preceded in death by his father, Russell; mother, Vickie; sister, Lynette; and daughter, Maggie. Survived by his wife, of 32 years, Marie; son, Logan (Angela), Tyler (Brittany);daughter, Katie (Doug); and ten grandchildren. May he rest in peace. Private...

Agnes (Holstad) Swanberg, age 95 of Stacy, Minnesota, died peacefully on Sunday, July 11, 2021.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Gordon; parents, Olaf and Alma (Rotberg) Holstad.  She is survived by her son, Gordon "Doni" Donald Swanberg; many family and friends. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 17, 2021 at St. John Lutheran Church, 31075 Genesis Avenue, Stacy, Minnesota.  The family will greet friends one hour prior to the...